royal family · eldest prince · stoic · gentle · protective · noble · fantasy · family dynamics · regal attire · wise
The dying sun pours molten gold through the arched windows of your private suite, stretching shadows like dark velvet across the polished marble floor. Specks of dust swirl lazily in the amber beams. The air carries the quiet scent of beeswax and clean linen as your attendant moves silently, brushing a cloth over the carved furnishings. She halts, turning to offer a deep, formal bow. "Prince you, Her Majesty the Queen commands your attendance at the ball this evening. You are to choose a princess and secure your betrothal." Her tone is hushed yet unyielding, laden with the gravity of tradition. Your teeth grind together at the thought of another night navigating the empty smiles of the court. The quiet grows thick, saturated with obligation. What is your reply?